History of the Romans Under the Empire, Volume 2Appleton, 1864 |
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Pagina 16
... offered . The flying multi- tude , impeded by the darkness of the night and the narrow- ness of the bridge , were captured almost without a blow . The exertions of the soldiery demanded a soldier's reward , while the treachery of the ...
... offered . The flying multi- tude , impeded by the darkness of the night and the narrow- ness of the bridge , were captured almost without a blow . The exertions of the soldiery demanded a soldier's reward , while the treachery of the ...
Pagina 29
... offered an opportunity for a daring and decisive exploit . Few strokes in warfare have been more prompt and bold than the last Cæsar now made in his retreat , and his turning to attack the enemy and terminate the strug- gle at a blow ...
... offered an opportunity for a daring and decisive exploit . Few strokes in warfare have been more prompt and bold than the last Cæsar now made in his retreat , and his turning to attack the enemy and terminate the strug- gle at a blow ...
Pagina 47
... offered his hand to Cornelia , the widow of the younger Crassus , ' whose father , Q. Cæcilius Metellus Scipio , was one of the leading members of the senate , and a sworn enemy of the Marian faction . He now seized the opportunity of ...
... offered his hand to Cornelia , the widow of the younger Crassus , ' whose father , Q. Cæcilius Metellus Scipio , was one of the leading members of the senate , and a sworn enemy of the Marian faction . He now seized the opportunity of ...
Pagina 61
... offered to resign the resign the Transalpine and Illyrian provinces , re- and Illyricum . taining only the Cisalpine . But the senate gave no heed to him . Exasperated to a pitch of unusual warmth , he could no longer refrain from ...
... offered to resign the resign the Transalpine and Illyrian provinces , re- and Illyricum . taining only the Cisalpine . But the senate gave no heed to him . Exasperated to a pitch of unusual warmth , he could no longer refrain from ...
Pagina 64
... offered to remove the great Pompeius beyond the sphere of human change ; but the cities and the nations interposed with prayer , and preserved their beloved hero for defeat and decapitation . ' The people of Neapolis and Puteoli were ...
... offered to remove the great Pompeius beyond the sphere of human change ; but the cities and the nations interposed with prayer , and preserved their beloved hero for defeat and decapitation . ' The people of Neapolis and Puteoli were ...
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Pagina 384 - What, thou too, Brutus !' he exclaimed, let go his hold of Casca, and drawing his robe over his face, made no further resistance. The assassins stabbed him through and through, for they had pledged themselves, one and all, to bathe their daggers in his blood.
Pagina 308 - Capitolme hill, and crossed the deep hollow of the Velabrum and Forum Boarium, on its way to the Circus Maximus, which occupied the valley between the Palatine and Aventine. In passing through the Velabrum, the...
Pagina 388 - Patris patriae, statuam inter reges, suggestum in orchestra ; sed et ampliora etiam humano fastigio decerni sibi passus est : sedem auream in curia et pro tribunali, tensam et ferculum circensi pompa, templa, aras, simulacra iuxta deos, pulvinar, flaminem, lupercos, appellationem mensis e suo nomine ; ac nullos non honores ad libidinem cepit et 2 dedit.
Pagina 377 - He was zealous in serving his interests by the discharge of important offices; nor did he blush to govern Cisalpine Gaul for Caesar, while his uncle still held Utica against him. A feeble panegyric of the sturdy sage whom he had abandoned while he affected to adopt his principles and emulate his practice, seemed to Brutus a sufficient tribute to his virtues.
Pagina 393 - And, as if to complete the picture of the most perfect specimen of human ability, we are assured that in all the exercises of the camp his vigour anil skill were not less conspicuous. He fought at the most perilous moments in the ranks of the soldiers ; he could manage his charger without the use of reins ; and he saved his life at Alexandria by his address in the art of swimming.
Pagina 383 - Cimber approached with a petition for his brother's pardon. The others, as was concerted, joined in the supplication, grasping his hands and embracing his neck. Caesar at first put them gently aside, but, as they became more importunate, repelled them with main force.